Philadelphia Phillies vs St. Louis Cardinals Prediction & Picks - MLB
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Gunning for their seventh straight win, the Philadelphia Phillies will turn to Jesús Luzardo to tame the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday.
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The Philadelphia Phillies have swept their last two series to go 6-0 in their last 6 games. Over their last five games, Philadelphia has posted a 2.80 ERA and averaged 6.9 runs per game while batting .310.
The St. Louis Cardinals have won 3 out of 5 games against the Cincinnati Reds in their weeklong series. St. Louis has maintained a 4.09 ERA and produced 4.7 runs per game in the series.
Starting Pitchers: Phillies LHP Jesús Luzardo (11-5, 3.23 ERA) vs. Hunter Dobbins (3-3, 3.42 ERA)
The Matchup: The Cardinals are 7-3 in their last 10 meetings with the Phillies. However, with Philadelphia streaking recently, St. Louis will need to work extra hard to maintain its dominance over the Phillies.
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Philadelphia Phillies against St. Louis Cardinals : Head to Head (H2H)
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Philadelphia Phillies - St. Louis Cardinals Key Points
- The Phillies are 4-0 in their last 4 home games.
- The Phillies are 4-0 in their last 4 vs. a team with a winning record.
- The Phillies are 6-0 in their last 6 overall.
- The Phillies are 6-0 in their last 6 games on grass.
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Our Philadelphia Phillies vs St. Louis Cardinals Prediction
The Difference Maker: The trends and stats point to one thing: a Phillies blowout win over the Cardinals.
The Phillies have been producing strong numbers on both sides of the ball this week, making them an easy pick to win outright in this opener.
Despite the Cards’ 7-3 record in their last 10 games against the Phillies, ESPN Matchup Predictor has the Phillies a 62.7 percent favorite to win at home.
What to Expect: Jesús Luzardo dazzles anew on the mound, while the Phillies’ offense stays productive in a convincing win over St. Louis.
Fearless Forecast: The Phillies 7, The Cardinals 2
Our betting prediction for the St. Louis Cardinals vs. the Philadelphia Phillies: The Phillies -1.5 Runs
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